travel - Procrastinating Ola

Enjoy Your 'Jubli-cation' in the UK

April 16 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #20.12%, #ABTA, #England, #Ireland, #Queen's Diamond Jubilee, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Scotland, #Staycation, #Staycation - UK, #travel, #Travel Survey, #travel tips, #UK, #UK accommodation, #UK holidays, #UK vacation, #Wales

With many bank holidays coming our way this Summer, I have been thinking about how to put this extra time to good use, especially the weekend of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. And it seems I am not alone, as according to an independent survey carried out...

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Travel Teaser - Where Am I?

April 5 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Excess Baggage (Misc), #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel quiz, #travel teaser, #Travel trivia, #travelling, #where am I?

Where am I? My first is in Ireland but never in Wales My second's in engine but never in sails My third is in Denmark but never in Greece My fourth is in Paris and also in Nice My fifth is in transport and also in fast My whole is a nation that has a...

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Travel Trivia - Signs You Fly Too Much

March 27 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Excess Baggage (Misc), #flying too much, #frequent flyer, #nomadic life, #travel, #Travel trivia, #traveller's companion, #travellers, #travelling, #trivia

You know you fly too much when ... The curse of the Frequent flier 1. You have a favourite trolley at the airport 2. You can mime along with the safety announcement, 3. As far as you are concerned, more than five peanuts at a time is just plain indulgent....

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Photo Friday - Roman Baths in ... Bath

March 23 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Baths, #England, #Friday photo, #Roman Baths, #Snap Away (travel photography), #Spa baths, #Staycation, #Staycation - UK, #things to do in Bath, #travel, #UK travel, #VisitBath, #VisitEngland

When planning a trip to London allow some time, for either a day trip or a weekend, to the historic city of Bath. The city "offers a unique experience with stunning architecture, great shopping and iconic attractions". While you are there roam around...

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Favourite poems - 'Wherever I hang me knickers' by Grace Nichols

March 21 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #England, #Grace Nichols, #Home, #identity, #immigration, #journey, #London, #place, #poetry, #travel, #travel poem, #Travel poetry, #Travel Write Now (stories and news), #travelling, #Wherever I Hang

Often when we lament about not being able to do something, we are told to try, not to worry about doing a bad job, because we can always try and try again; and if all else fails we can pat ourselves on our backs knowing we gave it our all. Sadly, being...

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The 'what if' and fear of travelling

March 12 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Albert Camas, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Fear, #fear and traveling, #fear and travelling, #feel fear and do it anyway, #travel, #Travel quote, #Travel Write Now (stories and news), #travel writing, #traveling, #travelling, #what if

Often when the day of departure arrives, the thrill of travelling is replaced with fear. Suddenly the confident traveller, that I am, is replaced by one riddled with doubts, asking myself perhaps I should cancel and stay at home, preferably in my warm...

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Life don't mean a thing till you've had a Singapore Sling ...

February 26 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Charlotte McCulloch, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Marina Bay Sands, #Orchard Road, #Raffles Hotel, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #shopping in Singapore, #Singapore, #Singapore Night Safari, #Singapore Sling, #things to do in Singapore, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #Travel Write Now (stories and news), #TravelSupermarket.com

After growing up in Singapore, Charlotte will always have a fondness for this vibrant little country, and what it may lack in size it certainly makes up for in fantastic things to do. When I visited again as an adult in 2011, I was excited to see how...

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Love of Travel - 'Love of place.'

February 14 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #365 Travel, #Love, #love travel, #Muriel Sparks, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #Travel quote, #Travel Write Now (stories and news), #travel writing, #travelling, #Tuscany

Life on a typical Tuscan street "It isn't necessarily the great and famous beauty spots we fall in love with. As with people, so with places; love is overseen, and we can all find ourselves affectionately attached to the minor and the least obvious. I...

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Where in the world was I?

January 23 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Diverse Traveller, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Italy photos, #Ola Fagbohun, #Rome photos, #Snap Away (travel photography), #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel photo, #Travel photo quiz

They. Whoever they are, say imitation is best form of flattery so I am flattering the Mirror online by copying their great photo idea. TEST your travel knowledge with the Daily Mirror as as will be known from now on with these virtual walls ' test your...

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Adventure Travel Show 2012 speakers confirmed

January 22 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #adventure, #adventure travel, #adventure travel show 2012 London, #adventure travel show 2012 speakers, #London, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #spirit of adventure, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel show 2012 competition

The list of speakers has been confirmed for the Adventure Travel Show 2012, celebrating the spirit of adventure, this year’s show also includes talks from a panel of Daily Telegraph editors and writers, presenting their pick of top adventures for 2012....